Tag Archives: Political Philosophy

Gangsters of Capitalism

Posted on May 16, 2026 by twsobey

Title: Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America’s Empire Author: Jonathan M. Katz Completed: July 2025 (Full list of books) Overview: The story of the pacifist Quaker who joined the Marines and rose … Continue reading →

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The Mechanic and the Luddite

Posted on July 18, 2025 by twsobey

Title: The Mechanic and the Luddite: A Ruthless Criticism of Technology and Capitalism Author: Jathan Sadowski Completed: July 2025 (Full list of books) Overview: I’ve been listening to This Machine Kills podcast and enjoy their take on current technology developments … Continue reading →

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What is Anarchism?

Posted on December 3, 2022 by twsobey

Title: What Is Anarchism? An Introduction Author: Donald Rooum and Freedom Press, et al Completed: Nov 2022 (Full list of books) Overview: First hearing about anarchy through pop culture doesn’t really give you a good understanding of what the political … Continue reading →

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